1- The Thundermans. Is it slightly embarrassing to admit that I actually kind of like watching this show (from Nickelodeon, but currently available on Netflix)? Perhaps. But whatever, it’s a big deal. This show…
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Here’s the 2nd of 8 “major” goals for next year! I want more 1:1 time with everyone, especially the kids + Josh. “Thurs-Date” Annabel came up with this concept – we pick a day…
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R O L L E R C O A S T E R Well. My plan is not working out very well. Annabel woke up yesterday with a sore throat + cough, and we…
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Genevieve: A retrspective! Birthday: 1: 2: 3: Freshly 4! Taken 5 minutes ago! Our feisty, independent, effervescent, creative 3rd child. I am so excited to see what 4 has in store!…
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Both mornings and bedtimes were pain points. Both are now somewhat better! (Not perfect. But better!) A brief dive into current routines: AM We get the kids up between 6:45 – 6:50, with Josh…
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1- Feeling my feelings more . . . I think the elimination of scrolling from my life has had an unintended side effect some days of allowing myself to feel more sadness. My usual…
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Last night’s Thanksgiving fun was actually fun! For me, and not just the kids! It’s just so much easier to parent on home turf, even though the actual Thanksgiving event was ~40 min away…
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I WILL NOT CLEAN THIS UP (Though I am tempted) Trying to get better at accepting messes that are entirely non-urgent. We do have a rule that the kids have to pick up all…
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Taking Notes. I saw my resident taking notes yesterday. It warmed my heart. It always surprises me how few of them do this — and this hasn’t changed. I remember being an outlier among…
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Yesterday did not really go as planned, and let me tell you – I was in a MOOD about it. However, the most important item got checked off! And the date night did help…